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Description

An unusual Antique Pine Box with the lid having an unusual flat top rather than totally rounded. It is very good condition, with handles at either end. The box has a lovely wax finish.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Pine Dome Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1012506

Dealers Internal Reference

PM411

Description

An unusual Antique Pine Box with the lid having an unusual flat top rather than totally rounded. It is very good condition, with handles at either end. The box has a lovely wax finish.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Date of Manufacture

Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Pine Dome Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1012506

Dealers Internal Ref

PM411

About the Dealer

Somerset Antiques & Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

Extensive large showroom containing antiques,furniture,clocks, decorative items,pine and much more.

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Somerset Antiques & Interiors

Telephone 01749 345 468 or 07999 871429

Location

2 High Street
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5AN
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/somersetantiques

Verified Since Jun 2012

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStorage Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialPine, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDomed lid, Iron side handles, Dovetail construction, Keyhole escutcheon
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Victorian storage chests encompass a range of functional domestic boxes, often characterised by utilitarian robustness, dovetailed joints, and practical iron hardware designed for household storage.

These chests were typically constructed from solid domestic softwoods such as pine or deal, frequently reinforced with wrought iron or cast iron carrying handles, hinges, and lock plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-cut dovetailing, handmade iron nails, patinated timber surfaces showing genuine wear, and traditional board thickness consistent with 19th-century carpentry.

A traditional wooden chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, providing concealed storage while introducing rustic warmth and textural contrast to modern upholstery and sleek surfaces.

Maintain antique pine by dusting with a dry cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting.